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It’s a familiar dance for incumbents who have run for the Legislature before, but dozens of first time candidates are learning about the many reports and other hurdles that must be cleared before — hopefully — their name is on the Nov. 5 ballot.

They not only must register a campaign committee, whose treasurer must track and report donations and spending, with the state Ethics Commission. But they must also follow a detailed process overseen by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) to run for office.